The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-06

drawn from memory by the little fellow,
and would have done credit to boy twice
his age.
''You are quite genius, Milton" said the
girl. "ISome of these days you will be
great artist"
That's what brother says" replied the
little fellow. II can paint too, and he says
If he can afford it shall so to Rome when
get as large as he.n
"Ahl That would be nice, wouldn't it
Your brother loves you very dearly, does he
not!'
''You are right he does.s replied the lad,
with shake of his head. "And love him too. .
He is the coolest, the prettiest, the smart
est boy in the whole world"
"But you haven't seen my brotherm said
Pauline, amused at the childs earnestness.
Eyes, have; didn't see him at church
Sunday before last and hear him preach
too!n
well, what do you think of him?'
she can preach right we'll, but if brother
was to try bet you he could beat your
brother all to pieces preaching You amt
never heard my brother read yet, have
you"
NO" answered Pauline, smiling. "Can
he read wells"
to hear him read Milton and-and-Sh-Sh
oh, what's the fellows name? can't think
of it!n
Shakespeare"
Eyes, that the fellows name"
"Are those his favorite poetsp
81 believe So know Milton is Brother
just thinks him the greatest man that ever
lived. That's why brother named me Mil
ton. There's brother coming now. Didn't
you hear some one coming down the hall! |
did"
Pauline glanced toward the door, and as
she did so the tall, splendid form of our
hero appeared on the threshold.
Come in, my son, y said his mother.
The youth obeyed.
"Virgil, this lady is Mrs. Morrriss, your
employers wife," continued Mrs. Paine.
Good evening, Mrs. Morrriss," said Vir
gil, holding out his hand to the lady, who
arose and warmly clasped it in her own.
81 am glad to meet you, Virgil" she said,
as her eyes rested admiringly upon his hand
some, classic face. II had conceived a great
desire to see you just from the glowing
manner in which Charlie speaks of YOU
Virgil bowed and crossed the room to pay
his respects to Pauline.
Good evening, Miss NORRIS, he said.
Good evening, Mr.. Paine," responded
the girl.
"0n, brother" cried Milton, "iust look
what Miss Pauline gave me- Amt they
pretty and sweetg Just smell EN-"
Virgil stopped and inhaled the fragrance
of the flowers.
miss Pauline is very kind" he said, and
turning to the girl, continued miss Mol%
riss, believe Milton is in love with you.
He speaks of you every day"
And so do you, brother" said the little
fellow, glancing mischievously from Virgil
to Pauline
"Of course 1 speak of Miss Morriss' kind
ness to me-" said our hero, blushing
slightly. Il should be very ungrateful if l
did notn
Pauline seemed more embarrassed than
Virgil, and, anxious to change the subject,
said
''Mr. Paine, your little brother is quite
prodigy. The talent he manifestS at his
early age for drawing guarantees the pre-
diction that he will become great artist if
his talent be cultivated"
HAS Milton shown you his sketches!n
asked Virgil.
II have seen the drawing upon his slate"
said the girl, handing that article to Vir-
gil
''Oh, this cannot compare with his efforts
upon paper! Milton, go to our room and
get your sketch book. 1t is in my desk.
Here is the key"
Milton took the key and bounded out of
the room.
"You seem greatly attached to your little
brother, Mr. Paine" said Pauline, as she and
the youth stood together.
sob, Miss Morriss, he is the joy, the
light of my life" answered Virgil, with
consi cradle feeling without him, should
have little to live for. At the sound of his
sweet voice and the touch of his little arms
around my neck, my cross grows light, and
| feel perfectly resigned to Gods will
pity every boy who ha MT a brother
Tho 1yOrlthis noble classic faoa and low
musical voice stirred Paulne's heart
strangely, and there as he stood before her,
looking so pure and beautiful in his young
manhood, she realized that she loved him
with all the strength of her pure young
heart.
Presently Milton entered the room with
his sketch book under his arm.
"Here 1T is, brother" he said, handing the
book to Virgil.
''Thank you, brother mine Come, Miss
Morriss. Let us go to the window We can
see better in the light"
She followed him to the window, where
they examined the sketches, which elected
frequent outbursts of enthusiasm from the
girl
MAY 1 show them to mamma, Mr..
PaineH' she said.
Certainly, Miss Norris"
Mamma, come here a moment. I want
to show Yea something lovely"
Mrs NORRIS crossed the room and ex-
amined the sketches.
"They are very pretty, she said. "Whose
are they?"
''They are my little brothers replied vir-
gil, with look of pride.
''Surely, these sketches are not the pro-
auctions of that childm exclaimed Mrs.
NORRIS, turning upon Milton with an in
credulous expression. "Why, Milton, you
are prodigy. If you live, you will be a
great artist. Then, turning to Mrs.
Paine, the speaker continued: Mrs
Paine, you have two sons of whom Queen
Victoria might be proud. Though God has
afflicted you in several ways, yet, with two
such boys, you are greatly blessed"
While the lady was speaking the dinner
bell rang.
won't you and Miss Pauline dine with
us to-day, Mrs. MorrissG" said Mrs. Paine.
do, ladies'" insisted Virgil.
"No, thank YOU" replied Mrs. NORRIS.
SIT is time we were going Had Mr. Nor
riss gone home when you left the Office, Vir-
gilP'
HE and rode up town together,
maam."
'Well, 70 must 60 Paulie, put on your
jacket. You know your papa doesn't like
to take his meals alone Come, my dear"
YES, mamma" SAID the girl. as she pro-
ceeded to put on her sealskin jacket.
MRS. Paine, we shall expect visit from
YOU very soon," said Mrs. Morriss, in part
ing. ''And, boys, you also must come. My
son has taken wonderful liking to you,
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